Jeff

Holland

Holland was signed earlier this week and faced really long odds to make the active roster. Hollard had six tackles last year and will need to show off special teams talent to make a 53-man roster.

Buffalo released P Cory Carter in a corresponding move. Formerly with the Broncos, Holland most recently collected six tackles over 43 defensive snaps last year. He has an uphill battle to make the final 53.

CB Rashard Causey was signed in his place. The emergence of undrafted rookie Malik Reed at linebacker made Holland expendable. A former UDFA himself, Holland was credited with six tackles over 43 defensive snaps last season.

Holland (6’1/249) backed up Carl Lawson at “Buck” linebacker in the Tigers’ defense before taking over as a 2017 starter and breaking out for 12 tackles for loss with nine sacks. Holland managed 12th-percentile SPARQ results in Indy, including 4.78/4.79 speed. Holland’s ceiling is a rotational player, but he has a chance to be a useful one as a sub-package pass rusher with special teams value.